Moving to Kazakhstan from Guyana

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Guyana to Kazakhstan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Guyana to Kazakhstan, and you’d need to navigate life in Kazakh and Russian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Astana averages 46°F vs 87°F in Georgetown, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Kazakhstan compared to Guyana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GY
16.3
KZ
2.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
KZ
12.2

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GY
$1,331
KZ
$1,460
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

GY
14.0
KZ
40.3

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GY
52.0
KZ
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
KZ
12.6t

Guyana performs better than Kazakhstan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GY
13.1
KZ
14.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
KZ
34.1%

Kazakhstan generally does better on infrastructure, though Guyana leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GY
12.4%
KZ
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
KZ
$35,500

Kazakhstan generally does better on employment & economy, though Guyana leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GY
71.9 yrs
KZ
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
22.1
KZ
19.2

Kazakhstan generally does better on family life, though Guyana leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Georgetown Rain: 89.1 in/yr (2263 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Astana
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 65°/41°F (18°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C)
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Month Georgetown Astana
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service, Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana and Kazakhstan. To live, work, or study long-term in Kazakhstan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Kazakhstan's immigration authority.

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Guyana passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Required
Kazakhstan passport holders need a visa to enter Guyana.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Kazakhstan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Kazakhstan: 14.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Kazakhstan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Kazakhstan safe for expats?

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.3 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Guyana?

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Kazakhstan, compared to 14.0 in Guyana. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

What's the weather like in Kazakhstan compared to Guyana?

The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?

The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Guyana, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GY KZ
Population 789,683 19,398,331
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Languages English Kazakh, Russian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +592 +7
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112